An Evaluation of Highway Runoff Filtration Systems

Tenney, S; Barrett, M. E.; Malina Jr, Joseph F.; Charbeneau, R. J.

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An Evaluation of Highway Runoff Filtration Systems

1996-03-01
By Tenney, S ; Barrett, M. E. ; Malina Jr, Joseph F. ; ...

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English

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Creators:

Tenney, S ; Barrett, M. E. ; Malina Jr, Joseph F. ; Charbeneau, R. J.
Corporate Creators:

University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
Corporate Contributors:

Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Data Analysis Evaluation Filtration Hazardous Materials Highways Pollution Control Runoff Sediment Discharge Silts Temporary Stormwater Runoff Control Devices Urban Areas
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/TX-96/1943-6
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Texas ; United States
Edition:

Interim Report
Corporate Publisher:

University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
Abstract:

A number of permanent runoff controls were constructed along new highways in the Edwards aquifer recharge zone, with their performance monitored since the highways opened. The control systems consist of a hazardous material trap, a sedimentation basin, and a vertical sand filter. The filter, constructed as part of the wall of the basin, is held in place with filter fabric and rock gabions. Numerous problems have been documented with these systems, mostly in conjunction with the performance of the vertical sand filter. Sedimentation was the most important pollutant removal mechanism for the runoff control systems. Modifications of runoff control systems that focus on extending the detention time of the basins may be more effective in controlling suspended solids in runoff than enhancing the filter performance.
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PDF
Funding:

7-1943
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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